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Cisco Webex vs vMix

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Cisco Webex

Webinar & Virtual Events

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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vMix

Webinar & Virtual Events

Professional live streaming and production software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cisco Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL); vMix basic HD at $60 is limited to 4 total inputs, 1 vMix Call caller, 1 instant replay camera and 1 SRT output
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, vMix covers Multi-camera support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cisco Webex and vMix actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Webex and vMix differ
AttributeCisco WebexvMix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWindows
Founded19842013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cisco Webex

  • HD video
  • Recording
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook

Only in vMix

  • Multi-camera support
  • Virtual sets
  • Live effects
  • Multi-platform streaming
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Screen sharing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot vMix
  • Team Collaborationnot vMix
  • Project Managementnot vMix

vMix

  • Live video production switching for broadcasts and streamsnot Cisco Webex
  • Multi camera instant replay for live sportsnot Cisco Webex
  • Bringing remote guests into a production over vMix Callnot Cisco Webex
  • Recording and streaming in 4K from a Windows workstationnot Cisco Webex

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cisco Webex

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

vMix

  • Basic HD at $60 is limited to 4 total inputs, 1 vMix Call caller, 1 instant replay camera and 1 SRT output
  • 4K resolution above 1920x1080 requires the 4K edition at $700 or higher
  • Lifetime licences include free updates for the first 12 months only
  • vMix Call is capped at 4 callers on the HD edition and 8 on 4K, Pro and MAX
  • SRT outputs are limited to 1 on Basic HD and HD editions
  • The MAX edition is subscription only at $50 per month and stops receiving updates when the subscription lapses

Pricing, plan by plan

Cisco Webex

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 40-min group meetings
    • Unlimited 1:1 calls
    • HD video
  • Starter$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • 100 participants
    • Recording
  • Pro$26.99/month
    • 300 participants
    • Advanced security
    • Priority support

vMix

On request
  • Starter$60/month
    • Basic streaming
    • 4 inputs
  • Professional$300/month
    • Advanced features
    • 8 inputs
  • Premium$600/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited inputs

Which should you pick?

Choose Cisco Webex if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want recording.
Cisco Webex review

Choose vMix if

  • You need multi-camera support.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want virtual sets.
vMix review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or vMix better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and vMix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or vMix?
Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cisco Webex and On request for vMix.
Does Cisco Webex or vMix run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. vMix runs on Windows.
Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. vMix starts at On request.
What is Cisco Webex best used for?
Cisco Webex is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what vMix is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that vMix cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Recording, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds. vMix covers Multi-camera support, Virtual sets, Live effects, Multi-platform streaming. Both handle Screen sharing.
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